Introit
“Remember your mercies, Lord, and your love which is from all eternity. Do not let our enemies triumph over us, O God of Israel, from all our tribulations. V. Unto you, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul; O my God, I trust in you, let me not be put to shame.” (Ps 24:6, 3, 22 and 1-2) Processional From Ashes to the Living Font For five of the six weeks of Lent, we sing this hymn as we transition from preparation to celebration. The third stanza of this hymn changes with each week, reflecting this liturgical and spiritual journey. This week’s stanza is: From desert to the mountaintop In Christ our way we see, So, tempered by temptation’s might We might transfigured be. ~ Sofia Scattarreggia, soprano, and Margaret-Mary Owens, organ Psalm 116 R. I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living I believed, even when I said, “I am greatly afflicted.” Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones. O Lord, I am your servant; I am your servant, the son of your handmaid; you have loosed my bonds. To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving, and I will call upon the name of the Lord. My vows to the Lord I will pay in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem. ~ Sofia and Margaret Gospel Acclamation ~ Matt Alexander “From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, listen to him.” (Mt 17:5) Offertory Antiphon (Ps 118:47-48) “I will meditate on your commandments which I love exceedingly; I will lift up my hands t’wards your commandments which I love.” Like Abraham in our First Reading, we are called upon to follow God’s commandments no matter what. Let us pray for the grace to trust wholly in Him! Then Let Us Glory in the Cross In this hymn, we thank Jesus for his sacrifice and ask Him for His blessing. “May God be merciful to us, Bless us, shine on us from above; Let all earth’s people know your ways, All nations know your saving love.” ~Sofia and Margaret Communion Antiphon (Mt 17:9) “Tell no one about the vision you have seen until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.” This is Jesus’ instruction to Peter, James, and John following His Transfiguration. Perhaps this is because He knows we must arrive at the truth through faith, and that some mysteries cannot be justly conveyed in words. Gift of Finest Wheat “You give yourself to us, O Lord; Then selfless let us be, To serve each other in your name In truth and charity.” ~ Sofia and Margaret Recessional ‘Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here “‘Tis good, Lord, to be here! Your glory fills the night; Your face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light.” ~ Sofia and Margaret
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